Deadline for Abstracts and Full Paper: September 17, 2010
Addressing the Challenges for Food Security, Water Shortage and Climate Change in the Agricultural Education System
18th Biennial Convention, October 27-30 2010
Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities (AAACU)
Mariott Hotel and Spa, Tumon Bay, Guam
RATIONALE
It has always been one of AAACU’s objectives to share experiences among member institutions to advance agriculture through a more relevant agriculture education system. With various experiences and the vast knowledge available, each Asian country has its own ways of practicing agriculture. Moreover, universities in each country have its unique ways of teaching agriculture. Technology and recent advancements in the basic sciences have led agriculturists to adapt to changes that would benefit the field of agriculture as a whole. Depending on each country’s resources and capabilities, agriculture is constantly evolving to meet the needs of people all over Asia. Professors and students work hand in hand to study and find new ways in addressing agricultural concerns by providing research results that will benefit agricultural sustainability and production.
Food security, climate change and water shortage, are some of the issues that must be addressed nowadays, especially by the agricultural sector. Universities and other institutions have mobilized communities and utilized their resources and knowledge to conduct research and plan ahead to face these problems. Also, college institutions have been strategizing to promote agriculture as a field of study, even with these tough times.
With its member universities and institutions, AAACU will hold its 18th Biennial Convention in Guam this October 2010. This event is seen as one of the main activities of the Association that will strengthen partnerships, collaboration, and more importantly exchange of agricultural information among members. Deans and professors of agriculture are expected to come. Experts in different agricultural fields will impart their knowledge on certain topics through the paper presentations and exhibits. The biennial convention will be an opportunity for members to highlight the association’s goals and plans in the coming years.
OBJECTIVES
In line with AAACU’s main objectives, the 18th Biennial Conference aims to:
- Strengthen partnerships of member institutions through the sharing of insights and exchange of new agricultural information and knowledge from their respective countries; and
- Discuss how each university address the challenge of food security, water shortage and climate change through their curricular programs.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS
Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities (AAACU)
University of Guam
CONFERENCE OUTPUTS
Conference outputs will include proceedings in print and CD-ROM and a directory of contacts.
GUIDELINES FOR PAPER PRESENTERS
For the Extended Abstract
- Microsoft Word 97-2003 format, Times New Roman, font size 12, single-spaced on A4 size paper, at maximum of 300 words
- One inch margin on all sides
- Indicate keywords
- Indicate corresponding author’s e-mail
- Send on or before 17 September 2010 by e-mail attachment to gem.mailum@gmail.com with copy to lyudin@uguam.uog.edu and domingo_angeles@yahoo.com
The abstracts will be included in the Souvenir Program to be distributed during the conference.
For the Full Paper
- Microsoft Word 97-2003 format, Times New Roman
- Abstract indented on both sides using 12 font size
- Indicate keywords and corresponding author’s e-mail
- Body, double-spaced on A4 size paper, one inch margin on all sides
- Include tables and figures within text
- Cite references
- At least 12 pages
- Send on or before 17 September 2010 by e-mail attachment to gem.mailum@gmail.com with copy to lyudin@uguam.uog.edu and domingo_angeles@yahoo.com
For the Presentation at the Conference
- Bring electronic file (in CD-ROM, flashdisk, or memory stick) and one printed copy of the full paper to the Conference
Bring electronic copy of Microsoft Powerpoint presentation (if possible, to be sent first via e-mail in PDF format)
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